(Senior) Applications Scientist - Pathogen
On-site · Oxford, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
Design, develop, and optimise end-to-end sequencing assays (targeted and semi-targeted) for pathogen detection; execute experiments, analyse data, troubleshoot complex technical challenges across a range of sample types; maintain clear documentation to support reproducibility; collaborate with microbiologists, molecular biologists, engineers, and data scientists to progress shared goals; contribute to the development of sequencing-based diagnostics and integration into an automated, device-based platform.
Required Qualifications
- PhD in molecular biology, microbiology, genomics, biochemistry or a related field
- Experience using molecular biology techniques (e.g. PCR, RT-PCR, nucleic acid extraction, library preparation)
- Experience developing and optimising PCRs and/or related experimental workflows
- Ability to troubleshoot experimental challenges and adapt methods as needed
- Experience with DNA/RNA sequencing data
- Strong experimental design and data interpretation skills
- Good organisation, record-keeping and communication skills
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